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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,541.89, 225,812.93 and 38,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,541.89, 225,812.93 and 38,230.53 is: 57,345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,541.89 : 225,812.93 = 38,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,541.89/225,812.93 = 38,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,541.89x = 225,812.93 × 38,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,541.89x = 8,632,947,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,947,994.75/150,541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,345.82

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